| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing in textiles ; Number 182 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 182.
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| Contents |
Front Cover; Advances in Women's Intimate Apparel Technology; The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing; Related titles; Advances in Women's Intimate Apparel Technology; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; One -- Intimate apparel material science; 1 -- Advanced textiles for intimate apparel; 1.1 Fibers and yarns; 1.1.1 Performance and versatility; 1.1.1.1 Nylstar S.A; 1.1.1.2 Invista; 1.1.1.3 Toray; 1.1.1.4 Lenzing; 1.2 Moisture management and coolness; 1.2.1 Moisture management; 1.2.2 Coolness; 1.2.3 Outlast; 1.2.4 Insilico; 1.2.5 Kuraray |
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1.2.6 Teijin1.2.7 Flycool; 1.2.8 All magic sports; 1.3 Sustainability; 1.4 Fabrics; 1.4.1 Warp-knit fabrics; 1.4.2 Spacer fabrics; 1.5 Fabric finishing; 1.5.1 Chemical finishing; 1.5.1.1 Antimicrobial and antiodor properties; 1.5.1.2 Elastomeric finishes; 1.5.1.3 Softening finishes; 1.5.2 Mechanical finishing; 1.6 Conclusion; References; 2 -- Narrow fabric elastic tapes; 2.1 Functional innovations in narrow fabric elastic tapes; 2.1.1 Bra straps; 2.1.2 Foldover elastic tape; 2.1.3 Bra wire casing; 2.2 Aesthetic innovations in narrow fabric elastic tapes; 2.3 Conclusion; References |
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3 -- Innovative accessories for intimate apparel3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Underwires; 3.2.1 Three-dimensional underwires; 3.2.2 Linkage underwires; 3.2.3 Padded underwires; 3.2.4 Silicone underwire; 3.2.5 Summary; 3.3 Hook-and-eye tapes; 3.3.1 Components of H & E tapes; 3.3.2 Recent developments in H & E tapes; 3.3.2.1 Pressure reduction; 3.3.2.2 Thickness reduction; 3.3.2.3 Elimination of sharp edges; 3.3.2.4 Special H & E designs; 3.3.2.5 Alternative magnetic method of closure; 3.4 Conclusion; References; Two -- Seamless technologies for intimate apparel; 4 -- Seamless knitting of intimate apparel |
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4.1 Introduction4.2 Benefits of seamless knitted intimate apparel; 4.3 Limitations of seamless knitting technology; 4.4 Fit issues of seamless knitted garments; 4.5 Knitting parameters; 4.5.1 Stitch types; 4.5.2 Loop formation; 4.5.3 Yarn types; 4.5.4 Machine settings; 4.5.5 Design process; 4.5.6 Finishing process; 4.5.7 Quality control; 4.5.8 Knowledge gap; 4.6 Future development in seamless circular knitting; References; 5 -- Innovations in the bra cup molding processes; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Bra molding process; 5.3 Mold head design; 5.3.1 3D shape acquisition systems of foam cups |
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5.3.2 Parametric design of mold heads5.4 Evaluation of cup shape conformity; 5.5 Optimization of molding process parameters; 5.6 Moldable materials; 5.6.1 Conventional types of moldable fabric; 5.6.2 Common types of moldable padding; 5.7 Recent innovations in bra molding; 5.8 Further consideration in breast shapes; 5.9 Summary and conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; 6 -- Sew-free technologies for intimate apparel; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Ultrasonic welding; 6.3 Adhesive bonding; 6.4 Attachment of ornamentation; 6.5 Laser cutting, engraving, and welding |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Vendor supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Underwear -- Research
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Underwear industry -- Technological innovations
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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Kleding.
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Kledingindustrie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Scherer, Winnie, editor.
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| ISBN |
1782423907 |
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9781782423904 |
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